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Our top-performing barber program, located at our Gainesville, Texas campus, will train barber industry hopefuls on men’s shaving, haircuts, styling, and more. With some of the region’s most talented and passionate instructors, our students are guaranteed to complete the program with total confidence in their skillset. Plus, students will also become well-versed in a wide range of other barber industry topics such as:

History of Barbering
Shaving (Beard and Hair)
Men’s Haircutting and Tapering Techniques
Beard and Mustache Trimming and Design
Hair Color Technique and Review
And so much more!

We currently offer three barber tracks, a Barbering OSA, a Level 1 Certificate, and a Cosmetology AAS Degree in Barbering.

Career Outlook:

Barber: On this track, you will learn every aspect of the barbering trade from cutting techniques and requirements, to industry best practices regarding cleanliness, customer service, and beyond. Students will gain real world application and be ready to obtain a role in a well-respected barbershop or other cosmetology facility upon completion of the program.

BARBER program details

Students can complete the in-person Barber Program at our Gainesville campus and then be on your way to the career of your dreams. As a Barber student, you will have the ability to create your own path by selecting to either earn a Barber Crossover Occupational Skills Award (OSA), a Level 1 Barber Certificate, or a Cosmetology AAS Degree in Barbering.

Credits earned by achieving the Barber Crossover OSA may be included in the Level 1 Certificate and Cosmetology AAS Degree in Barbering and may also be used toward earning an Associate degree.
Experiential credits may be available to those who are already actively working in the barbering and cosmetology fields. To determine your eligibility for program credits, contact Division Chair, Stephanie Lindsey.

To become a licensed Barber in the Cosmetology Crossover program you must:

Hold an active Texas Cosmetology Operator or Cosmetology Operator Instructor license
Complete the 300-hour barbering course in a TDLR-licensed barber school
Pass the required Class A Barber written and practical exams
Submit an application with the required fee

COURSES AND CREDIT HOURS (#) REQUIRED TO EARN THE BARBER CROSSOVER OSA.
BARB 1304 INTRODUCTION TO BARBER STYLING — (3)
BARB 2431 ADVANCED BARBER STYLING — (4)
BARB 2441 ADVANCED BARBER STYLING II — (4)
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS — (11)
Verification of Workplace Competencies: Eligibility to test for TDLR Cosmetology Operator's License exam
To enroll in the Barber Certificate program, you must:
- Be at least 17 years of age by state licensure testing date
- Have obtained a high school diploma or the equivalent of, i.e., GED
- Apply to NCTC and complete the college orientation
- Complete required Cosmetology department paperwork
- Complete financial aid forms if applicable
- Provide applicable transcripts
This Certificate is a pathway to the Cosmetology Associate of Applied Science degree in Barbering. It is designed to take three semesters to complete. Upon completion of the Level 1 Certificate, you will be able to:
- Identify and demonstrate the use of a variety of implements, tools, and equipment used in Barbering.
- Provide safe and appropriate care to clients receiving barber services, including massage to the neck, head, and face.
- Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required for successful completion of the Texas Class-A Barber licensing examination.
Courses and credit hours (#) required to earn the Barber Certificate.
First Semester
CSME 1401 ORIENTATION TO COSMETOLOGY - (4)
CSME 1405 FUNDAMENTALS OF COSMETOLOGY - (4)
CSME 1451 ARTISTRY OF HAIR, THEORY AND PRACTICE - (4)
CSME 1453 CHEMICAL REFORMATION AND RELATED THEORY - (4)
Total credit hours for this semester - (16)
Second Semester
CSME 2501 PRINCIPLES OF HAIR COLORING AND RELATED THEORY — (5)
CSME 2310 ADVANCED HAIRCUTTING & RELATED THEORY — (3)
CSME 1431 PRINCIPLES OF NAIL TECHNOLOGY I — (4)
BARB 1304 INTRODUCTION TO BARBER STYLING — (3)
Total credit hours for this semester — (15)
Third Semester
BARB 2431 ADVANCED BARBER STYLING I - (4)
BARB 2441 ADVANCED BARBER STYLING II - (4)
Total credit hours for this semester - (8)
Equips you with the knowledge and skills directly applicable to a career in Barbering. It’s designed to take two years to complete. Upon completion of the Cosmetology Associate of Applied Science Degree in Barbering, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate introductory skills, professional ethics, and safety and sanitation procedures as required by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations
- Provide safe and appropriate care to clients receiving hair, skin, or nail services
- Use effective communication skills with clients
- Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required for successful completion of the Class A Barber state licensing examination
COURSES AND CREDIT HOURS (#) REQUIRED TO EARN THE COSMETOLOGY AAS DEGREE - BARBERING CONCENTRATION:
First Semester
CSME 1401 ORIENTATION TO COSMETOLOGY — (4)
CSME 1405 FUNDAMENTALS OF COSMETOLOGY — (4)
CSME 1451 ARTISTRY OF HAIR, THEORY, AND PRACTICE — (4)
CSME 1453 CHEMICAL REFORMATION AND RELATED THEORY — (4)
Total credit hours for this semester — (16)
Second Semester
CSME 2501 THE PRINCIPLES OF HAIR COLORING AND RELATED THEORY — (5)
CSME 2310 ADVANCED HAIRCUTTING & RELATED THEORY — (3)
CSME 1431 PRINCIPLES OF NAIL TECHNOLOGY — (4)
BARB 1304 PREPARATION FOR THE STATE LICENSING EXAM — (3)
Total credit hours for this semester — (15)
Third Semester
EDUC 1300 LEARNING FRAMEWORKS — (3)
MRKG 1301 CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT— (3)
MRKG 1311 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING - (3)
BARB 2431 Advanced Barber Styling I — (4)
BARB 2441 Advanced Barber Styling II — (4)
Total credit hours for this semester — (17)
Fourth Semester
MATH 1332 CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS — (3)
SPCH 1318 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION — (3)
ARTS 1301 ART APPRECIATION or MUSI 1306 MUSIC APPRECIATION — (3)
SPCH 1321 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS — (3)
Total credit hours for this semester — (12)
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS — (60)
Eligibility for Barber License is the capstone for the Cosmetology AAS in Barbering.